Institute for Press and Society

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Peru's Urresti has eyes on presidency despite being charged in 1988 journalist murder

September 17, 2015 12:00 AM ET

Almost 30 years after Peruvian war correspondent Hugo Bustíos Saavedra was shot dead, the suspected mastermind is on trial. The man accused in the murder, Daniel Urresti Elera, plans to run for president. A special report by CPJ Andes Correspondent...

In Venezuela, Tal Cual under pressure but not defeated

April 9, 2015 5:13 PM ET

Tal Cual, one of the few remaining Venezuelan newspapers critical of the government, is so shorthanded there's often no receptionist on hand to let people in. Visitors must bang on the front door until someone in the newsroom notices....

News rationed as Venezuela seeks to control newsprint imports

January 8, 2015 4:38 PM ET

Venezuelan newspapers have traditionally handed out hundreds of courtesy copies in their lobbies and at hotels. But Correo del Caroní, an independent daily in the industrial city of Ciudad Guayana, treats every edition as if it were precious and...

Radio station suspended in Venezuela

August 20, 2014 3:22 PM ET

Bogotá, August 20, 2014--Venezuelan telecommunications regulator CONATEL shut down a critical radio station on Tuesday after refusing to renew the station's expired transmission license, according to news reports. The move follows CONATEL's suspension on Friday of a critical radio program...

Venezuela tries to suppress reports of economic upheaval

December 3, 2013 11:48 AM ET

Amid skyrocketing inflation and shortages of basic goods, Venezuelan authorities claim that an "economic war" is being waged against the socialist government of President Nicolás Maduro. The government is striking back by forcing stores to discount prices, by arresting...